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I am a social worker by day, gamer and geek every other time. I currently live in Denver, Colorado with my husband and our two dogs. I really enjoy a wide variety of games, such as simulation, racing, puzzle, FPS, RPGs and the occasional online multiplayer. My current favorites are the Mass Effect series, Torchlight II, Team Fortress 2, Starbound, Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 and Pokemon X.
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This morning, Nintendo officially announced its brand-new Nintendo 2DS, scheduled for a pre-holiday season release. In addition, they also announced some changes to the Wii U and its pricing.

Think of the 2DS as the 3DS, without the 3D. Starting October 12th, it will be sold for $129.99, and will be compatible with all currently released 3DS games.

Nintendo fans might also want to take note that this is the same day as the release of Pokemon X and Y. Anyone else smell a bundle coming up?

Speaking of bundles, Nintendo also announced a new Wii U bundle coming out soon to celebrate the release of Legend of Zelda: Windwaker HD. The Wii U will be sold alongside a limited edition featuring the game. From the Nintendo press release:

The bundle includes a black Deluxe Wii U console; a GamePad controller adorned with gold lettering, a gold Hyrule crest and gold symbols from the game; a download code for the digital version of Hyrule Historia, a book that details the chronology, history and artwork of The Legend of Zelda series; and a code that can be used to download The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD from the Nintendo eShop immediately at no additional cost.

Both the limited edition Zelda Wii U and the Deluxe Wii U will be sold at $299.99, starting on September 20th, a $50 markdown from the original release price. According to USA Today, Nintendo will cease the production of the non-Deluxe version of the Wii U.

Legend of Zelda: Windwaker HD will be released physically on October 4th.